NAMIWalks is a nationwide event to raise money for people and families affected by severe mental illness. It benefits the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Locally, the 5K walk will be at 9 a.m. May 19, at Stars and Stripes Park at Lake Hefner.

There is no registration fee. However, participants are encouraged to solicit donations.

All funds raised will help Oklahoma families by funding alliance programs. These include support, education, research and advocacy involving schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, major depression, obsessive compulsive disorder and severe anxiety disorders.

Walkers who raise more than $100 will receive a commemorative T-shirt.

Individuals don't have to go it alone. Companies, church groups, families and friends can form teams and walk together. Team-building and fundraising materials will be distributed to team captains at a kickoff event on March 29.

Corporate sponsorship opportunities are available. To register or for more information, go to www.nami.org/namiwalks/ok.

Website: www.nami.org/namiwalks/ok

Categories: Community & Non-Profit, Sports & Outdoors, Fundraiser, Benefit, Walking